20 BEST Korean Cheap Eats in Seoul South Korea

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Explore Seoul's vibrant food scene without breaking the bank. This guide covers 20 top spots for cheap and delicious eats, from street food to all-you-can-eat buffets and Korean BBQ.

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Experience · 14 places
Noryangjin Street Food Crawl
daytime2 hours
Explore the vibrant and affordable street food scene in Noryangjin, a student-heavy area known for quick and cheap eats. From kimbap and instant noodles to unique waffle sandwiches and pancake hot dogs, this area offers a delicious and budget-friendly experience.
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Noryangjin Street Food
Hawker stall · Dongjak District
4.1 (1,672)Open · until 10 PM
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A bustling area near universities, making it a hotspot for cheap and quick street food. Expect a wide variety of delicious and affordable options catering to students.
Noryangjin Cupbap Street, 148-88 Noryangjin-dong, Dongjak District, Seoul, South Korea
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All-You-Can-Eat Korean Buffet (7,000 Won)
Korean barbecue restaurant · Jung District
4.8 (3,253)Open · until 2 AM
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A buffet offering a wide spread of Korean dishes, including fermented bean soup, tofu, various veggies, and meat items like Jeyuk Bokkeum, all for a very affordable price.
3층 Myeongdong Korean BBQ Mongvely, 9 Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
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Unlimited Spicy Pork Galbi (12,100 Won)
Korean barbecue restaurant · Mapo-gu
4.9 (4,968)Closed · opens tomorrow 11:30 AM
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An all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spot specializing in spicy pork galbi, known for its excellent meat quality and charcoal grill flavor.
South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, 서교동 Hongik-ro 5an-gil, 28 강남 돼지상회 무한리필 홍대점 | Hongdae Korean bbq restaurant All you can eat | サムギョプサル | 焼肉 | 烤肉
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Korean BBQ (6,000 Won)
Korean barbecue restaurant · Yongsan District
4.9 (3,459)Closed · opens 4:30 PM
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A cool spot in Sinchon offering pork belly barbecue for about $5, with unlimited kimchi, sprouts, and banchan. The slanted cooker allows pork fat to stir-fry the kimchi, enhancing the flavor.
JD BBQ, 13 Itaewon-ro 19-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
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All-You-Can-Eat Jjajangmyeon (5,000 Won)
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An incredible value spot, owned by a Korean celebrity, offering all-you-can-eat jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) for around $3.50. The noodles are perfectly cooked, and the sauce is rich and flavorful.
Seoul, South Korea
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All-You-Can-Eat Buffet (6,000 Won)
Buffet restaurant · Jung District
4.5 (2,234)Open · until 4 PM
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A highly recommended buffet known for its exceptional quality and variety for only $6, including unlimited beer. Features dishes like tender tteokbokki, hamburger steak, blood sausage, and phenomenal fried chicken.
Seoul Shilla Hotel The Parkview, 249 Dongho-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
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Tsukemen Restaurant (9,500 Won)
Ramen restaurant · Jung District
4.5 (1,487)Open · until 9 PM
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A very popular tsukemen (dipping ramen) spot where a regular bowl is about $7. Known for its thick chashu, creamy egg, and incredibly flavorful, spicy dipping broth.
Yuzu Fine Ramen, 217 Mallijae-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
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Cold Noodle & BBQ Combo (9,000 Won)
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Cold Noodle & BBQ Combo (9,000 Won), Seoul, South Korea
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All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Buffet
Pizza restaurant · Mapo-gu
4.0 (961)Open · until 9 PM
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A massive all-you-can-eat pizza buffet with dozens of items, including various pizzas (like Bulgogi and sweet potato deep dish), appetizers, and fusion Korean-Italian dishes.
Pizza Mall, 94 Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Katsu Restaurant (2,500 Won)
Tonkatsu restaurant · Jung District
4.4 (207)Open · until 8:50 PM
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A highly affordable katsu (fried pork cutlet) restaurant where a full meal with soup, rice, and kimchi costs only about $2.50. Known for its perfectly cooked, crispy, golden crust.
2층 Seoul Katsu, 210-4 퇴계로 Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
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Pasta Restaurant (3,750 Won)
Fusion restaurant · Yongsan District
4.9 (3)Open · until 9:30 PM
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A pasta place offering dishes like olive oil pasta for $3.75 and a signature spicy cream pasta with brisket for about $6. Noodles are al dente, and flavors are rich and unique.
South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan District, Itaewon-ro, 234 극동스푸링쿨라(주 이태리국시 한남(ITALYGUKSI HANNAM), 2층
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Burgary (Burger for 3,000 Won)
Hamburger restaurant · Yongsan District
4.9 (437)Open · until 9 PM
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A burger joint with an In-N-Out vibe, offering fresh, delicious burgers for around $3. Features a buttery, juicy patty, caramelized onions, and soft buns.
1층 Burg Burg Itaewon, 24 Itaewon-ro 20-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
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Chinatown Noodle Shop
Chinese restaurant · Jung District
4.8 (129)Closed · opens tomorrow 11 AM
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A noodle shop in Seoul's Chinatown specializing in Northeastern Chinese food, offering delicious lamb soup and freshly handmade beef noodle soup. Known for its authentic flavors and chewy noodles.
QQ Noodle House, 29-8 Namsan-dong 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
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Charcoal Grilled Pork Belly (5,000 Won)
Meat dish restaurant · Mapo-gu
4.5 (392)Closed · opens tomorrow 12 PM
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A popular spot for charcoal-grilled pork belly, offering high-quality, juicy pork for about $5. The charcoal grill imparts a vital smokiness, and the fatty pieces crisp up perfectly.
1층 MokGuMung BBQ Hongdae, 8 World Cup buk-ro 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea